8 Exclusive Skiing Experiences Around the World

The Top Luxury Ski Experiences Around the World

From luxurious ski chalets and private ski resorts, to cat-skiing and heli-skiing in the backcountry, these exclusive ski experiences make for unforgettable winter getaways.

Courtesy of Moving Mountains.

Dream Mountain Home in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

With Moving Mountains in Steamboat Springs, a stunning rental ski chalet comes with a complete concierge service, allowing more time on the slopes. Personal services include a full-time gourmet chef, en-suite massages and black car service – not to mention a private hot tub to enjoy the breathtaking mountain views.

Courtesy of Flocons de Sel.

Gourmet Après-Ski in Megève

In the chic French Alps ski resort of Megève, the Flocons de Sel, a Relais & Châteaux hotel, offers five star accommodations, a spectacular mountain-inspired spa, plus a 3-Michelin-starred restaurant by Chef Emmanuel Renaut.

Courtesy of Millionaire’s Concierge.

Cat-skiing in Aspen

In Aspen, take a Snowcat to the top for renowned mountains views, then rush down the slopes for phenomenal powder skiing. With a limousine pick-up and drop-off to a luxurious lodge, and a gourmet meal to finish off, this truly is the ultimate Aspen experience.

Ice Cave Adventures in Whistler

After a few days on Whistler’s famous slopes, explore another part of the area. Lift off from Whistler Blackcomb and helicopter over Canada’s largest, southernmost Ice Cap to explore an evolving world of ice and snow. Enchanting natural ice sculptures, ice flows and gentle slides will transport explorers to this secluded area during a helicopter ice cave experience.

Courtesy of St. Moritz.

Lavish Sporting Events in St. Moritz

While there is certainly plenty of action on the slopes, St. Moritz in the wintertime offers a dazzling array of high-class sporting events. From the Snow Polo World Cup to the White Turf races, and the Olympic Bobsled Run opening to the Ski Classics, St. Moritz offers spectacular excitement, in addition to the world-class skiing and luxurious accommodations.

Courtesy of Yellowstone Club.

Celebrity Hotspot in Montana

With current members including Bill and Melinda Gates, Google’s Eric Schmidt, and Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, this private ski resort near Big Sky, Montana offers a ski haven for the uber-rich. Although access to the Yellowstone Club‘s exclusive mountain and 2,200 acres of world-class skiing is limited only to property owners, the exclusivity is well worth the price.

Courtesy of Canadian Mountain Holidays.

Heli-skiing in British Colombia

Get a taste of the backcountry during the day, and return to a luxurious chalet by night. Voted the world’s best ski chalet three years in a row, Bighorn is the ultimate private retreat in the heart of Heli-Skiing mecca near Revelstoke in British Colombia, Canada.

Courtesy of Cimarron Mountain Club.

Ultra-Private Skiing in Colorado

For the ultimate skiing experience, powder hounds can “own” a piece of this mountain near Telluride, Colorado.

As one of the most exclusive private ski resorts, Cimarron Mountain Club or “CMC” offers private skiing on 1,750 pristine acres, shared by just 15 members and their families and friends. In addition to the freshest powder, member receive a 35-acre parcel of land, plus access to the mountain’s amenity-rich main lodge – all for a buy-in of $3.2 million plus annual dues.